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New Cyber-attack Laws Proposed by UK Government

January 28th, 2022

The government is consulting on new measures to boost British organisations’ cyber-security following recent high-profile attacks. If passed, the measures will see more organisations follow stricter cyber-security duties, with large fines for non-compliance. Increased Cyber-attacks Cyber-attacks are on the rise. A recent cyber-attack on Microsoft Exchange Servers saw attackers gain access to user emails, passwords…

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Understanding the Rising Threat of Ransomware

January 20th, 2022

Ransomware is a serious cyber-threat that has become more prevalent in recent years. In fact, research suggests that these types of cyber-attacks have increased by approximately 1,000 per cent since last year. To minimise the chance of becoming a victim of an attack, employers must understand current ransomware trends. This video can help.   If…

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Government Property Cladding Initiative

July 28th, 2021

In February 2021, The Government announced a £5 billion investment that it will pay for unsafe cladding to be removed on high rise buildings. This follows the 2017 Grenfell Tower Fire in which 72 people died. In depth reviews revealed the plastic and aluminium cladding which covered Grenfell Tower to be the reason that the…

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Have you got the right business insurance in place?

July 1st, 2021

Whether you’re just starting out as a new business or it’s just time to review your policies, this blog will help you consider the different areas you need to be covered for by your insurance policy. The types of cover you will need will depend on the type of business you have and the risks…

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Cyber Crime: Social Engineering

June 4th, 2021

Cyber Crime: The Rising Risk of Social Engineering Cyber-security has been a subject of increasing importance for years however, with the increase in remote working due to the COVID pandemic, the threat of cyber attacks is even more prominent. Cyber-attacks using social engineering have become more prevalent and frequently go unrecognised until it’s too late….

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Important Covid-19 Claim News

January 19th, 2021

Friday 15th January The Supreme Court upheld the judgement on the Financial Conduct Authority’s business interruption test case. Please refer FCA website link : Supreme Court judgment in FCA’s business interruption insurance test case | FCA Whilst we welcome the Supreme Court judgement in favour of the FCA and policyholders it does not mean that all Covid…

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Do I Need a Green Card To Drive in Europe?

January 18th, 2021

From 1 January 2021, you’ll need to carry a physical copy of a ‘green card’ to drive your vehicle in the EU including Ireland. A green card is proof that you have your vehicle is insured to drive abroad. Motorists should get in touch with their insurance broker or insurer ideally six weeks before travelling…

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What are the key points of the Brexit Deal?

January 18th, 2021

The UK-EU agreement will take affect from 23:00 on the 31st December 2020. The full agreement is more than 1,200 pages long detailing new rules for living, working and trading together. We have pulled together some of the key points to save you from reading the full agreement! Trade What does the deal say? There will…

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Travelling in the EU: Passports and Travel & Medical Cover

January 18th, 2021

If you’re visiting Europe from the 1st of January 2021, you may need to do a few extra checks before you travel to the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein such as: Check your passport Get travel insurance that covers your healthcare Check you have the right driving documents Organise pet travel It’s always best to check…

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FCA Test Case Update

October 19th, 2020

The High Court sat in session on the 2nd October 2020 to hear submissions from Insurers seeking leave to appeal the judgement that was handed down on the 15th September 2020. The High Court has allowed the “Leap Frog Appeal” which means the case will now bypass the Court of Appeal and move straight to…

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